How Many Syllables In However?
3syllables
However has 3 syllables, how-ev-er. It is a trisyllabic word.
however
/haʊˈev.ə/ UK /haʊˈev.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ev.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC/V
Division By Sound
/haʊ.ev.ə/
Division By Letters
how-ev-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of However
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | h | aʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | – | e | v | VC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why However Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in however?
However has 3 syllables, how-ev-er. In British English it is transcribed /haʊˈev.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in however?
The second syllable, ev, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of however?
However has the structure CV/VC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide however into syllables?
By sound, haʊ.ev.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, how-ev-er.